Chili's Grill & Bar, 7250 Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHILI'S GRILL & BAR
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7250 Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6215911
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Sealed case of Choc molten **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling vent had accumulation of dust/debris. Above dishmachine
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken hinge on reach in cooler door , cook line
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Some cracked, chipped plastic storage containers
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Top of interior , wait station
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Wiping cloth bucket , cook line Corrective action taken: emptied and refilled **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Plastic rolling utility cart next to fry station
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under dishmachine
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Measured 0ppm, recheck 50ppm Corrective action taken: empty bucket of sanitizer replaced with new **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One slightly Dented cans present. Celebrity brand mandarin oranges
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. Countertop press , cook line
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cabinet under chill drawers, cook line
10/16/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Underside of shelf above expo station
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under soup station
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler fail to maintain foods at 41° or below Corrective action taken: products iced down Recheck temps: tomato 40°,
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink, fry station
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under racks, walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Soup station
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Wait station Corrective action taken: cleaned during inspection
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Plastic utility cart, fry stain
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut pineapple 53°, cut romaine 55°, stop sale **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs 45° f- corrective action - in ice pack
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) Old stickers on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. (In dining room wait staff area)
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer bottom
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. (Behind soda, in tortilla chip corner)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(tortilla scoop cracked) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. (Front line and cook line microwave.)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Throughout reach-in coolers
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Sheet Pans, soup spoons on front line not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. (At bar.)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On reverse osmosis system, tortilla chip dispenser, soda dispenser in dining area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Tortilla area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.(Corn on floor in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook on cook line.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook handling bun on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Bar soda gun. )
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. (Back by cooler, by fryers, and by to-go hand wash sinks at 84°F)
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
9/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. ( walkin cooler/ front )
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( salad make) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. ( ice cream area)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( cookline)
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.(Impinger)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( ice cream area)
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of potatoes , storage area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cookline next to grill
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline next to grill
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked onions held using time/temperature control with no date/time markings.COS
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in kitchen fry area not accessible.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in kitchen prep area not accessible.
  • Critical - No paper towels observed at hand wash sink at server station.(FOH)
  • Critical - Observed build up of mold like substance on interior of ice machine.Also on sliding upper doors and sides of same machine.
  • Observed chip warmer cabinet with old food residue build up on exterior.
  • Observed clean silverware being stored in soiled container near dish washer.
  • Observed clean utensils improperly stored in holders with handles down.
  • Observed excess carbon build up on in use baking pans.
  • Critical - Observed flies in kitchen area prep area.
  • Observed handled scoop in cheese on cook's line with handle touching food product.
  • Critical - Observed no back flow device on hose bibb at T valve in mop sink.
  • Critical - Observed several employee beverages stored on shelf above work area with no lid or straw.
  • Observed single service cups being held with no over head protection.
  • Critical - Observed soiled can opener blade.
  • Observed soiled, wet, wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • Observed speed gun holster in bar area with mold like substance.
  • Critical - Observed speed gun in bar area with mold like substance on nozzle.
  • Observed water filter leaking next to ice machine.
4/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed build-up of grease on bottoms of fry vat cabinet.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath equipment.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed grill line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed interior of cake reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light not functioning in walk in cooler light fixtures.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above fry vats.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on dishmachine storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on bar soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed dessert cooler door with loose door hinge.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill / fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of unused reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on storeroom floors beneath storage racks.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in dairy cooler located in waitress station.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Observed coffee filters stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Lights not functioning in hood system and kitchen ceiling light fixtures.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.[small reachin ]
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.{BARTENDER SLICING LIMES/LEMONS} Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.{WET NESTING }
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.{FILTERS}
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.[milk]
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[Lowboys]
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.[bar glasses/wet nesting]
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[bar hws]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[corner/behind 2-dr TRAULSEN FREEZER ]
11/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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